MOT reliability

Kawasaki Versys

Q: Is the Kawasaki Versys reliable?

Across 183 Kawasaki Versys vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Versys?

The typical Kawasaki Versys in our data has covered around 28,795 miles.

183 vehicles · 2,131 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 183 Kawasaki Versys vehicles and 2,131 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Versys has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,795 miles.

183

Vehicles

2,131

MOT tests

1,958

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Versys problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Versys MOT tests:

Other48%
Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
Brakes16%
Body & structure9%
Lamps & electrical7%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Versys pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Versys's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	167	89%
4	176	86%
5	182	87%
6	184	88%
7	170	88%
8	175	87%
9	166	86%
10	144	85%
11	131	85%
12	124	88%
13	113	88%
14	117	87%
15	110	82%
16	62	90%
17	58	81%
18	38	89%
19	10	80%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (183)

Most common Kawasaki Versys MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Versys MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (56 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (50 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (48 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (45 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (43 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (37 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (28 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (27 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (20 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (19 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (18 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (17 times)

Kawasaki Versys pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	2	50%	24,588
2016	3	23	83%	25,594
2015	1	3	67%	5,253
2012	17	186	90%	29,169
2011	22	239	89%	24,489
2010	31	378	89%	26,856
2009	28	329	85%	29,874
2008	29	355	86%	30,332
2007	42	510	87%	30,683
2006	9	106	76%	32,197

Kawasaki Versys reliability FAQ

Across 183 Kawasaki Versys vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Versys MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Versys in our data has covered around 28,795 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Versys

See how the Kawasaki Versys stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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